title: Neurologic sequelae following the imported fire ant sting.
abstract: Four cases are described in which neurologic disturbances are the presenting symptoms after the imported fire ant (IFA) sting. The neurologic sequelae include focal motor and grand mal seizures and a mononeuropathy. The possible pathogenesis of these disorders is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001000:Ants; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000209:etiology; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*